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SY05 EUT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 91,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2022 75,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both shockers rusty

both wishborn rusty

drivers seat braket rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

steering arms rusty

under body rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both shockers rusty

both wishborn rusty

drivers seat braket rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

steering arms rusty

under body rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,970 miles

Engine sump corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 65,871 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine sump corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 64,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,194 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Engine sump corroded

O/S/R Brake disc pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,034 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,311 miles

Front discs worn.

Front wipers worn.

Rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,501 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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SY05 EUT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY05 EUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY05 EUT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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